MYRModel Year Report

1987 Toyota Camry

▲ Better than typical
1987 Toyota Camry
RENDERED 2026-09-17T00:49:03.591Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Camry Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1987 highlighted. 1983: 6 complaints 1983 1984: 8 complaints 1985: 13 complaints 1986: 33 complaints 1987: 58 complaints 1987 1988: 69 complaints 1989: 117 complaints 1989 1990: 136 complaints 1991: 155 complaints 1992: 569 complaints 1993: 263 complaints 1994: 306 complaints 1995: 303 complaints 1995 1996: 417 complaints 1997: 555 complaints 1998: 600 complaints 1999: 501 complaints 2000: 454 complaints 2001: 272 complaints 2001 2002: 953 complaints 2003: 780 complaints 2004: 638 complaints 2005: 721 complaints 2006: 317 complaints 2007: 2885 complaints 2007 2008: 933 complaints 2009: 1293 complaints 2010: 602 complaints 2011: 598 complaints 2012: 589 complaints 2013: 274 complaints 2013 2014: 455 complaints 2015: 269 complaints 2016: 181 complaints 2017: 148 complaints 2018: 737 complaints 2019: 393 complaints 2019 2020: 271 complaints 2021: 155 complaints 2022: 58 complaints 2023: 64 complaints 2024: 50 complaints 2025: 146 complaints 2025
1987: 58 complaints
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YearComplaints
19836
19848
198513
198633
198758
198869
1989117
1990136
1991155
1992569
1993263
1994306
1995303
1996417
1997555
1998600
1999501
2000454
2001272
2002953
2003780
2004638
2005721
2006317
20072885
2008933
20091293
2010602
2011598
2012589
2013274
2014455
2015269
2016181
2017148
2018737
2019393
2020271
2021155
202258
202364
202450
2025146

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SEAT BELTS 34%

34% of complaints: seat belts — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing webbing and buckle assembly.

FIRE
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THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT ON DRIVER SIDE DOES NOT RETRACT BACK WHEN DOOR HAS BEEN CLOSED

NHTSA ODI report, 20201207

THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL 92 V 025 000. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030414

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 21%

21% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tank assembly and filler pipe and cap.

FIRE
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CONSUMER WENT TO GAS STATION OPEN THE GAS CAP AND THERE WAS A FIRE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950324

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front underhood and ignition.

FIRE
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, UNKNOWN SOURCE OF THE FIRE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951130

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%

10% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

FIRE
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MY CAR KEEPS STALLING OUT. I CAN SMELL GAS MOST OF THE TIME.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030408

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 7%

7% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cables.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 TOYOTA CAMRY. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT DRIVER INTENT. SHE WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND PROCEEDED TO CRASH INTO A NEARBY BUILDING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100309

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, PUT IN REVERSE, AND THEN DRIVE, VEHICLE WENT OPEN THROTTLE POSITION,HAD HIGH IDLE, AND THEN IN DRIVE, IMPACT 6:00 AND 12:00 POSITION. TT *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 19951010

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19881118 — PE (closed 19890322)

FRNT SEAT LAP BELT JAMMING

I 19890322 — EA (closed 19891116)

FRONT LAP BELT JAMS

I 19891215 — PE (closed 19900529)

PASSIVE SAFETY BELT WARNIN

R 19891228 — seat belts

OCCUPANT RELEASE OF THE LAP BELT IN A CERTAIN MANNER COULD CAUSE THE BELT RETRACTOR TO LOCK AT THE RETRACTED AND STOWED POSITION.

Remedy: REPLACE LAP BELT WITH A REDESIGNED BELT GUIDE.

Campaign 89V175000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19900529 — EA (closed 19920228)

PASSIVE SAFETY BELT FAILS

I 19920106 — DP (closed 19920508)

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK MALFUNCTION

I 19920508 — EA (closed 19930512)

STUCK POWER DOOR LOCKS

R 19920515 — seat belts

LIQUID SPILLED IN THE CONSOLE AREA CAN PENETRATE TO THE HOUSING OF THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FOR THE FRONT SEAT AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS. LIQUID CONTAMINATION OF THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT CAN CAUSE FA

Remedy: INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER TO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF THE AUTOMATIC SAFETY BELT SYSTEM.

Campaign 92V025000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19920716 — PE (closed 19921218)

THROTTLE STICKING

R 19921109 — latches/locks/linkages

THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) FOR THE POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM CAN FAIL, CAUSING THE CONTACTS TO "WELD", AND RESULTING IN DOOR LOCK SOLENOID DAMAGE, WITH FAILURE OF THE DOOR TO LOCK OR UNLOCK, EVEN

Remedy: INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SUBCIRCUIT RELAY CONTROL TO PREVENT MALFUNCTION OF ORIGINAL RELAYS IN THE ECU.

Campaign 92V135000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19921218 — EA (closed 19940131)

THROTTLE STICKING

I 19930426 — EA (closed 19930929)

UNDER DASH FIRES

I 19970423 — EA (closed 19980422)

LEAKING FUEL TANK

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1987 Toyota Camry — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 89V175000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 92V025000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 92V135000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1986 ▲ 2024 ▲ 2022

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ■ 2009 ■ 2002

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FAQ

Is the 1987 Toyota Camry reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1987 Toyota Camry is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1987 Toyota Camry?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 Toyota Camry have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.